Sorrento - Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo

In the mythology, Sorrento was founded by Liparus, grandson of Ulysses and Circe. It was actually founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians. It was influenced by the Greeks, who had a great sanctuary here originally devoted to the cult of the Sirens, hence Sorrento's name.

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it was ruled by the Ostrogoths and became part of the Empire of Byzantium.In 1035 the city was acquired by Guaimar IV of Salerno, returned later in Lombard hands before Sorrento in 1137 was conquered by Roger II of Sicily, and annexed to the Kingdom of Sicily.

The Cathedral of Sorrento was built on the ruins of an ancient temple and consecrated in 1113. After the invasion of the Turks in 1558, it was completely rebuilt in 1573 and received its current Baroque-style appearance inside. The facade was renewed in 1924 after a violent hurricane.